This document is the result of a participatory and collaborative effort across the five knowledge hubs to provide a central, comprehensive guide to ensure that the topic of gender cuts across all KCOA activities and becomes fully engrained in its mission. The content stems from multiple bilateral discussions and feedback...

La surutilisation des produits chimiques de synthèse ou des antibiotiques pour lutter contre les insectes ou les bactéries entraîne des phénomènes de résistance chez les organismes nuisibles. Pour enrayer ce cercle vicieux, des traitements à base de plantes se développent un peu partout dans le monde. En Afrique, les savoirs...

The importance of researching and maintaining traditional knowledge is a concern within contemporary academic debates and public policies. Scientist of different disciplines have recognized this importance, indicating this is a broader interdisciplinary issue. Specifi-cally, within the field of agroecological science, the concept of traditional knowledge is basic to the analysis...

Today’s society faces many challenges when it comes to food production: producing food sustainably, producing enough of it, distributing food, consuming enough calories, consuming too many calories, consuming culturally-appropriate foods, and reducing the amount of food wasted. The distribution of power within the current mainstream agri-food system is dominated by...

Sustainable”, “organic”, “agroecological”, “nature-based”, “regenerative” are increasingly being discussed in the context of food systems. What are the differences and synergies between these concepts and frameworks, and how can they contribute to transforming our food systems? Watch the webinar recording of the webinar

The article emphasizes the critical role of empowering family farmers in addressing the global environmental and food crises, particularly in the context of climate change and hunger. During a World Rural Forum webinar, experts discussed climate finance mechanisms for smallholder farmers, as part of preparations for COP29 in 2024. The webinar highlighted...